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Zawya
4 days ago
- General
- Zawya
President El-Sisi Speaks with Greek Prime Minister (PM) Mitsotakis
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President El-Sisi and Greek PM Mitsotakis reiterated their keenness on maintaining the significant momentum in relations between the two friendly countries. The two sides underscored their commitment to further advancing the strategic ties between the two countries toward broader prospects across various fields, in consistency with their historical nature and in a manner that serves the interests of both friendly peoples. The call stressed Egypt's unwavering commitment to preserving the unique and sacred religious status of St. Catherine's Monastery, ensuring this status remains untouched. This commitment is reinforced by the recent judicial ruling that aligns with Egypt's dedication to the sanctity of religious and ecclesiastical sites, and reaffirms the unique heritage, spiritual, and religious standing of St. Catherine's Monastery. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Arab News
4 days ago
- General
- Arab News
Egypt denies court ruling threatens historic monastery
CAIRO: Egypt has denied that a controversial court ruling over Sinai's Saint Catherine monastery threatens the UNESCO world heritage landmark, after Greek and church authorities warned of the sacred site's status. A court in Sinai ruled on Wednesday in a land dispute between the monastery and the South Sinai governorate that the monastery 'is entitled to use' the land, which 'the state owns as public property.' President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's office defended the ruling Thursday, saying it 'consolidates' the site's 'unique and sacred religious status,' after the head of the Greek Orthodox church in Greece denounced it. Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens called the court ruling 'scandalous' and an infringement by Egyptian judicial authorities of religious freedoms. He said the decision means 'the oldest Orthodox Christian monument in the world, the Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine in Mount Sinai, now enters a period of severe trial — one that evokes much darker times in history.' El-Sisi's office in a statement said it 'reiterates its full commitment to preserving the unique and sacred religious status of Saint Catherine's monastery and preventing its violation.' The monastery was established in the sixth century at the biblical site of the burning bush in the southern mountains of the Sinai peninsula, and is the world's oldest continually inhabited Christian monastery. The Saint Catherine area, which includes the eponymous town and a nature reserve, is undergoing mass development under a controversial government megaproject aimed at bringing in mass tourism. Observers say the project has harmed the reserve's ecosystem and threatened both the monastery and the local community. Archbishop Ieronymos warned that the monastery's property would now be 'seized and confiscated,' despite 'recent pledges to the contrary by the Egyptian President to the Greek Prime Minister.' Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis contacted his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty on Thursday, saying 'there was no room for deviation from the agreements between the two parties,' the ministry's spokesperson said. In a statement to Egypt's state news agency, the foreign ministry in Cairo later said rumors of confiscation were 'unfounded,' and that the ruling 'does not infringe at all' on the monastery's sites or its religious and spiritual significance. Greek government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said 'Greece will express its official position ... when the official and complete content of the court decision is known and evaluated.' He confirmed both countries' commitment to 'maintaining the Greek Orthodox religious character of the monastery.'
Zawya
5 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
President El-Sisi Meets Minister of Communications and Information Technology (CIT), Director of Egyptian Military Academy
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Minister of Communications and Information Technology Dr. Amr Talaat and Director of the Egyptian Military Academy Lieutenant General Ashraf Salem Zaher. The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President El-Sisi followed up on the latest pertinent to the 'Digilians" initiative, mainly the executive procedures for joining, as the initiative is set to be operative by September 2025. The procedures reviewed included the establishment of a registration platform, the completion of the technological and engineering preparations, and the necessary infrastructure to implement the initiative on time. The Minister of Communications and Information Technology explained that the initiative is open to all young men and women, from different academic and professional disciplines, and from all governorates. The selection process will be conducted objectively. He also noted that the study will include multiple programs, including an intensive diploma, a specialized diploma, a professional master's degree, and an academic master's degree, all of which will be offered completely free of charge, including accommodation, living expenses, and training. The curriculum will include a comprehensive set of technical, personal, linguistic, life and leadership skills, in addition to freelancing skills. President El-Sisi also reviewed the initiative's tracks, including the development of students' technical skills. Agreements are being concluded with international and local companies operating in Egypt to receive trainees in the initiative after completing the duration of theoretical study to acquire technical skills. This is while focusing on supporting them in presenting an idea for a profitable technology-based project, and participating in Egypt's digital projects. Furthermore, all trainees will be assisted in creating an account on freelancing platforms and securing practical projects. President El-Sisi stressed the need to complete all the executive procedures related to implementing the initiative on time, while considering ways to expand the base of beneficiaries of the initiative to achieve a significant leap in the number and quality of trained personnel in the field of communications and information technology. President El-Sisi also gave directives to cooperate with specialized entities in various technological sciences, both locally and internationally, to develop the linguistic, life, and leadership skills of Egyptian youth, in light of the state's strategy to build digital capabilities and technology-specialized cadres. The President also emphasized the importance of continuing to implement digital transformation plans and further develop the state's technological infrastructure. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Egypt Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- Egypt Today
President El-Sisi, Spanish PM Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Urgent Regional Issues
El-Sisi, Spain's PM urge Gaza ceasefire, boost Egypt-Spain ties. Cairo - 28 MAY 2025 – President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received a phone call on Tuesday from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and Spain, particularly in the fields of trade, investment, and economic cooperation. According to Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Ahmed Fahmy, the call reflected the momentum generated by President El Sisi's official visit to Madrid in February 2025. Both sides expressed their keenness to capitalize on this progress to open new avenues for collaboration that serve the interests of both nations and their people. The discussion also addressed regional developments, most notably the ongoing crisis in the Gaza Strip. President El Sisi and Prime Minister Sánchez voiced strong opposition to the continued Israeli military operations and any attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians. They stressed the urgent need for a comprehensive and immediate ceasefire, the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, and support for a two-state solution through wider recognition of the Palestinian state. Additionally, the two leaders exchanged views on the situations in Syria, Lebanon, and Libya. They underscored the importance of safeguarding the unity, territorial integrity, and stability of these countries, while emphasizing continued coordination between Egypt and Spain to support regional peace and security, given the pivotal roles both nations play in the Mediterranean and Middle East regions. The call reflects Egypt and Spain's shared vision for constructive diplomacy, sustainable development, and active engagement in resolving some of the region's most pressing challenges.
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt ready to host US industrial zone at SCZone: El-Sisi
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi unveiled that Egypt is looking forward to hosting an American industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), Spokesman for the Egyptian Presidency Mohamed Ibrahim Abdel Khaleq El-Shennawy announced. El-Sisi's remarks came during a meeting with an American delegation, headed by the US Chamber of Commerce President Suzanne Clark and Apache American Oil Company's CEO John Christmann. He affirmed that Egypt is ready to provide all necessary facilities to American investors in all economic areas of mutual interest, according to El-Shennawy. This also comes in line with US President Donald Trump's support for enhancing joint cooperation between Egyptian and American companies. Finally, El-Sisi emphasized Egypt's aspiration to become a major industrial hub for American industries, as it is a large market and gateway to the Arab world and the African continent. © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
